food

noun

ˈfüd How to pronounce food (audio)
Definition of foodnext
1
as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten a simple, little restaurant with excellent food

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2
as in nourishment
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect a fascinating, highly readable book that will serve as brain food for those long winter evenings

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Recent Examples of food Spoiled food meant dyspepsia – otherwise known as indigestion – and loose bowels. — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 More than £100 million is expected to flow directly into regional economies spanning Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire through hotels, hospitality, transport, food, leisure and retail spending. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
  1. provisions
  2. nourishment
  3. bread
  4. sustenance
  5. meat
  6. meal
  7. fare
  8. table
Noun
  • Online claims suggest Team Norway distrusts American food after shipping 1,276 pounds of provisions for the World Cup.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Definition of provisions
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  • The new Clear Protein Refreshers deliver 10 grams of protein, three grams of fiber, collagen, electrolytes, prebiotics, and 45 mg of caffeine for lasting nourishment and a light boost.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • When movement is restricted, when stress accumulates, when sleep is neglected, when nourishment is poor, and when our nervous system is overwhelmed, imbalance begins to appear.
    — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of nourishment
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  • But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Just like zucchini bread, zucchini in cake is moist and unexpectedly tasty.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
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  • The harm from a dramatic AI-induced increase in mass unemployment would not be cured simply with Universal Basic Income, a policy that shares the gains of AI by simply cutting equal checks to ensure basic sustenance for all.
    — Gene Sperling, Time, 1 July 2026
  • The winning photos and finalists in 27 categories showcase photography's unique ability to tell global food stories and underscore food's crucial importance from sustenance to celebration in communities worldwide.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of sustenance
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  • Jackson has recorded three videos thus far for the wellness unit — one with a marinated chicken recipe, another with tri-tip meat.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • And even after an animal is slaughtered, the meat goes through a thorough inspection looking for any sign of disease, abnormalities or contamination.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of meat
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  • After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • Two wineries, one village meal and one archaeological stop in a day is enough.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of meal
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  • The typical barbeque fare and red-white-and-blue can be expected on Saturday, July 4, but many cities have big events planned for this historic Independence Day weekend.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Before then, during the first few years of the race, runners simply received 15 cents for bus fare back home.
    — Staff, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of fare
Noun
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • Guests also visited a memory table filled with photos of Love and her father together, along with some of his favorite things, including a football, weights and his scriptures.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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